State Troopers don't want you to get ripped off.

Be on the lookout for a call from the Michigan State Police informing you of an investigation.

The con-artists will say if you want to stay out of jail, you'll need to send them money. The trick is that the phone number looks like it's coming from an official source. However, the scammer is actually 'spoofing.'

Lt. Derrick Carroll with the State Police says they we will never ask for money over the phone or to be sent in the form of gift cards or through a third-party money transfer service including.

If you get this call, hang up and notify your local Michigan State Police post.